In the wake of the pandemic, venues everywhere became uncharacteristically quiet. The live music industry was muted following a recommendation to avoid large social gatherings in mid-March. Postponed performances became indefinite if not canceled outright as the stark reality of COVID-19 emerged. An “optimistic” expectation of a poor concert season became a nightmare that could […]
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Scented apprentice
Smells Like Nirvana 8 p.m. Jan. 11 Diamond Ballroom 8001 S. Eastern Ave. diamondballroom.com 405-677-9169 $13 As a kid, Paul Wandtke wanted to be Kurt Cobain, but Wandtke’s brother had another idea. “To tell you the truth, I grew up listening Nirvana, and when I saw Kurt on TV, I said, ‘I want to do […]
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Halloween Guide: Rock monster
Gwar 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 Diamond Ballroom 8001 S. Eastern Ave.
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SUMMER GUIDE Hello, Oklahoma!
Not long ago, a roundup of notable concerts hitting Oklahoma in a given summer would have been depressingly Tulsa-heavy. Our neighbor to the northeast is well-represented on the list below, but at the risk of jinxing an encouraging trend, fans of music in many genres can get their concert fix without ever leaving the OKC […]
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Cover: Music gamble
They were warned about the heat, but in the end, that wasn’t the problem. “I want to say it was about 107 [degrees Fahrenheit] all day long and super hot,” said David Fitzgerald, owner of DCF Concerts, recalling the 2011 Brady District Block Party The Flaming Lips were scheduled to headline. “The firemen came out […]
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Sick boys
Social Distortion 8 p.m. Oct. 24 Diamond Ballroom, 8001 S. Eastern Ave. diamondballroom.com 405-677-9169 $32.50-$175 To call Social Distortion one of punk’s most influential groups would not be hyperbolic, considering lead singer Mike Ness’ songwriting helped usher in a wave of new sound just as the genre arrived in Southern California. Their music is still […]
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Dropkick Murphys brings its St. Patrick’s Day Tour to OKC’s Diamond Ballroom
The show begins 7:30 p.m. March 2.
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Hollywood Undead and Butcher Babies unite for a wild show at Diamond Ballroom
The show begins 7 p.m. and also features an appearance by OKC-based Atoms Heir.
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Lords of Acid brings the tail-end of its North American tour to Diamond Ballroom
House producer DJ Mea joined Lords of Acid in 2010 as lead vocalist.
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Mastodon extends its big 2017 with a tour stop at Diamond Ballroom
The past year has been a mammoth one for Mastodon. The Atlanta-formed heavy metal quartet released its seventh studio album Emperor of Sand on March 31. It quickly followed that release with the EP Cold Dark Place, which debuted last month. Game of Thrones fans also might have spotted a few of the band members […]